Molesworth Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
Molesworth Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6SU
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Molesworth Arms among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ← Molesworth Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Molesworth Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Molesworth Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holsworthy Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Leworthy Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Noteworthy Nibbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 October 2025 |
| Rydon Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Rydon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Thorne Manor Day Nursery And Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Waitrose Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Holsworthy Theatre Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2012 |
Questions about Molesworth Arms
What is Molesworth Arms's food hygiene rating?
Molesworth Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Molesworth Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Molesworth Arms last inspected?
Molesworth Arms was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Molesworth Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Molesworth Arms compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Molesworth Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Molesworth Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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